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Herbaceous Perennial

Calystegia soldanella

sea bindweed

A trailing, rhizomatous perennial up to 1m across but only 10cm tall, with succulent stems and kidney-shaped leaves. Upward-facing, trumpet-shaped flowers, pink with five white stripes, are produced in summer

Other common names
Scotch scurvy grass
sea bells
see moresea coal
sea foal-foot
cynghafog arfor
Synonyms
Convolvulus soldanella
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink White Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Convolvulaceae
Native to the UK
Yes
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Trailing
Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

A native plant found only on the coast, needing open, sunny conditions and very sharp drainage. Closely related to bindweed, but unlikely to become a garden weed

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division of rhizomes

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Gravel garden
  • Coastal
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May attract slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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